Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Unit Leader - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. The Clinical Unit Leader (Lead RN/Charge Nurse) coordinates patient care on a designated unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the role applies the nursing process and clinical knowledge to coordinate the healthcare team and support excellent clinical practice, patient satisfaction, and effective use of resources. The position is for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Memorial Regional Medical Center, with 36 scheduled hours per week on days/evenings. The leader provides staff guidance and clinical support, and assumes unit oversight in the unit leader’s absence. The role also contributes to quality improvement, patient safety, care coordination, staff development, and a respectful, collaborative work environment. BSMH nurses are expected to deliver care in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation. The stated pay range is $38.63–$61.82. Benefits may vary by market and employment status and include competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible, medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts, paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders, tuition assistance, and professional development and continuing education support.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-covered license.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred.
Unit-specific certifications may be required based on the unit overseen and its requirements.
Skills and knowledge include collaborative relationship building; physician and medical-staff collaboration; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; diversity, consensus building, and group facilitation; leadership, mentoring, and workforce development; patient care delivery and clinical best practices; evidence-based practice; quality improvement and performance improvement; patient safety, risk management, and regulatory standards; staffing and people management; problem solving; change management; data and information management; customer service; and ethical and corporate compliance.

Nice To Haves

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum).
ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course).
National Board Certification in a specialty.
Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.

Responsibilities

Adjust schedules and patient assignments in response to changes in acuity, patient population, resources, and care design.
Guide and support staff clinically, and oversee the unit in the absence of the unit leader.
Maintain knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control, and use appropriate supplies and equipment.
Communicate with patients and families about nursing interventions and plans of care; serve as a resource to staff, patients, and families.
Round on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff; may serve as a preceptor.
Participate in interprofessional collaboration to coordinate care, ensure continuity, and optimize patient experience.
Communicate and follow through with other departments to resolve operational problems.
Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement through monitoring, evaluation of unit-based results, and suggestions for studies.
Facilitate appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Provide feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and conflict resolution; manage conflict in a timely, direct, and positive manner.
Support the organization’s mission and vision and adhere to BSMH policies and the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.